Welcome to NICA!
The National Independent Concessionaires Association is a membership-driven organization dedicated to strengthening relationships with the Fair, Festival, and Special Events Industries through effective communication, benefits, education, leadership, and solutions.
Our growing membership includes over 1000 mobile food and retail Concessionaires, Fairs, Festivals, and Associate Members in the Industry-related companies in the United States and Canada. NICA's large number of benefits include discounts on variety of items including food, beverages, supplies, travel, and lodging, so you can make the most of your season.
NICA participates in a majority of State Fair annual conventions along with the WFA Convention and NICA Sysco Marketplace in January, NICA Business Expo and Fare Foods Food Show in February, Florida Federation of Fairs Convention and Trade Show in May, IFEA Convention and Expo in September, and IAFE Convention and Trade Show in November.
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Movin' Forward Together
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic has thrust our lives into unknown territory. We recognize this is a frightening time and that many in our Industry have faced both health and economic impacts. We are here to help. The NICA Office is now located in a state mandated for “stay-at-home,” but the NICA Staff is fully operational as a telecommuting workforce and we are ready to assist you.
Our NICA Board of Directors understands that during this time of COVID-19, tight money and uncertainty is having an impact on many of our members’ businesses. Therefore, if you are a member in good standing experiencing a hardship paying your NICA membership dues please contact us today and we will provide a six month grace period.
Announcements
July 23, 2021: Join the Conversation with NICA Live!
July 16, 2021: Sign Up Today for the NEW Goodyear Benefit
July 9, 2021: Tips for Contacting Your Elected Officials
July 2, 2021: The NICA Office Will Be Closed on July 5th
June 18, 2021: Do You Have a New Email or Mailing Address? Ballots Will be Sent Out in July
June 11, 2021: $60B RRF Replenishment Act Introduced: Send an Email to Your Officials Today
June 4, 2021: All Qualifying NICA Foundation Scholarships Are Now Off to Be Evaluated by Our Readers
June 1, 2021: Last Day to Apply for a NICA Foundation Scholarship
May 28, 2021: The NICA Office is Closed for Memorial Day
May 25, 2021: Last Chance to Submit Director Nominations!
May 24, 2021: Add Your Name: Support More RRF Funding
May 21, 2021: Thank You for Your Support in South Florida
May 14, 2021: Apply for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund
May 10, 2021: Support the Ag Fairs Rescue & “SAVE” Acts Today
May 7, 2021: Greetings from the Board's Spring Workshop
April 30, 2021: Thank You for Attending Our Member Social at Florida State Fair!
April 23, 2021: Join us for a NICA Sysco Marketplace Webinar
April 14, 2021: NICA Together Will Move to 2022
The discount and savings programs that NICA has negotiated with our premiere partners are just another way we are building relationships throughout this industry in order to bring much needed and REAL benefits to our members. See the latest Benefit Booklet for more details.
Member Benefits
View our full benefits list and see how you can save more than the cost of a membership.
